Derm Topics

What’s New in Atopic Dermatitis
atopic dermatitisNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Adam Friedman (Professor and Chair of Dermatology who serves as Associate Residency Program Director, Director of Translational Research, and Director of the Supportive Oncodermatology Program in the GW Department of Dermatology) about the latest in Atopic Dermatitis (AD). Watch as he discu …
atopic dermatitis
Combining Lasers & Treatments for Acne Scars in Patients with Skin of Color
acne scarAcne scarring affects many of our acne patients and can lead to a great impact on quality of life and self-esteem. Treating acne scars aggressively in skin of color patients can be challenging, given the risk of side effects associated with different procedures. In her lecture entitled: Combining Lasers & Treatments for Acne Scars in Patients with Skin of Color – This is How I Do It, Dr. DiA …
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Choosing Your Career Path After Dermatology Residency: Are You Ready?
dermatology residencyAt the 2022 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, a resident directed series included a panel on choosing your next steps after dermatology residency – Fellowship, Academics, or Private Practice, It’s Decision Time. The panel had an impressive group of dermatologists who answered a series of questions about paving our future paths in dermatology. Here are our panel members, in …
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Skin Eruption – Friday Pop Quiz 2/18/2022
A healthy 3-year-old boy presents to the pediatrician with this eruption on the hands, feet, and oral mucosa. The mother states that he also has had a fever for the last day with malaise. Which type of virus is responsible for this condition depicted in the image? A. Single stranded DNA B. Double stranded DNA C. Single stranded RNA D. Double stranded RNA E. Retrovirus To find o …
Chromate-Induced Allergic Contact Dermatitis Treated With Dupilumab
Chromate-Induced Allergic Contact Dermatitis Treated With DupilumabChromate causes persistent, difficult to treat irritant and allergic contact dermatitis in cement-handling occupational workers. When therapeutics such as topical corticosteroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy and immune-modulating treatments like methotrexate fail, many patients are advised that avoidance may be the only remaining option – an option that may be particularly chall …
Chromate-Induced Allergic Contact Dermatitis Treated With Dupilumab